By Ryan E. Lackey | Published July 6, 2025 | Posted in DUI/OUI | Tagged Tags: checkpoints, driver, DUI |
DUI checkpoints are used by law enforcement to deter driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and to identify and apprehend drivers who do so. In Indiana, such checkpoints are more common during summer months and holidays, when impaired driving is more likely. Although random traffic stops are generally unconstitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court, Read More
Read MoreHow Do Authorities Use Breathalyzer Tests In A DUI Case? A breathalyzer is a device that measures the blood alcohol content (BAC) in your lungs. The alcohol content in your lungs is the same as the proportion of alcohol in your blood and for this reason law enforcement officers have drivers blow into a breathalyzer Read More
Read MoreConsequences of OWI/DUI in Indiana In Indiana, as well as the rest of the United States, the penalties for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) are severe. Everyone processes alcohol differently, and what make one person feel merely tipsy, may make another completely intoxicated. The fact that many people fail to notice is that once Read More
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